As Seen On TV BluTiger Seated Elliptical Machine – Burn Calories While Working, Reading & Watching TV – Large Pedals – Digital Display – Easily Assembles in Minutes – All Fitness Levels

This is replacement #3 for the ‘perfect’ under-desk elliptical that suffered an unfortunate and fatal miscommunication.

For my needs, size is of paramount importance. This is a very compact model and fits beautifully into the limited space under my desk.

It is quite light. I have it seated on a foam mat on a vinyl floor. Unfortunately, it’s lack of heft means that it travels more than I would like. It does, however, come with reversible foot pads for carpet or flooring. If I forgo the mat and flip the feet, I will likely resolve this issue. Given the likelyhood that local dust and dog hair will render the stickiness of the ‘floor’ version of the foot pads useless in short order, I am not quite ready to go there yet.

There is not a considerable difference between settings 1 and 8. I have used an elliptical under my desk for many years, so I may actually have achieved such benefit as to not notice what a novice might. I have it set on the 8th level of resistance and would liken it to that of a 13 year old daughter: I can feel the burn after a few minutes, but it’s not yet painful.

What is quite different from models 0 thru 2 is the angle of the pedals. They are closer to a solid 45* as opposed to the lesser 30* of the others. I am finding this to be quite stressful on both shins and calves, but am very much enjoying the increase in stretch.

The only non-resolvable issue with this unit is the scant heel guard on the pedals. The curve of my shoe is higher than the lip at the back of each pedal and my feet tend to slip off regularly.

Alas, I will either simply attach a small block to the back of each pedal to keep my heels in check, or develop the (currently flaming) thigh muscles to adapt. Time will tell.

All in all, unless I ever manage to find an available model #0 to replace the original perfection, this is the keeper.

I just love this machine and I hate exercise. It’s a keeper

The product is exactly what is shown in Amazon. I bought this for office use. As I am a hardware engineer, I move from equipment to equipment to perform my daily task. I choose this because it’s the lightest under the desk elliptical that I can find. Purpose is to move around easily. For the resistance level, it is not as strong as Deskcycle Ellipse, which I bought it for home use.
As for the quietness, one has to make sure the wheels are clear from any dirt e.g. small sticker, that itself could create unwanted sound.
Overall, 👍.

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